US: Incidents of hatred and racism increased after 9/11 attacks, MPs introduced resolution to condemn
US: The attacks were carried out by terrorists on September 11, 2001, commonly known as 9/11. More than three thousand people were killed in this attack. Since then, Arab, Muslim, South Asian, and Sikh communities have been experiencing discrimination in America for a long time.
A group of lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, has introduced a resolution to condemn hatred, xenophobia, and racism against Arab, Muslim, South Asian, Sikh, and Middle Eastern communities following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The attacks were carried out by terrorists on September 11, 2001, commonly known as 9/11. More than three thousand people were killed in this attack. Ahead of the 22nd anniversary of one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in US history on September 9, recommendations have been put forward to support victims of racism that has emerged since the attack.
Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities have long experienced discrimination and violence in the US, which has intensified after the attacks. The situation worsened after the attack. In less than a month, community organizations have reported 945 hate incidents against Americans perceived to be of Middle Eastern or South Asian origin. The hate-filled environment led to bullying and violence in their everyday lives and in their workplaces, businesses, community centers, and houses of worship.
Jayapal introduced the resolution Saturday, along with lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Judy, and Andre Carson, two days before the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, highlighting hatred, xenophobia, and racism.
MP Pramila said that on September 11, 2001, we lost thousands of lives in the worst terrorist attack ever in America. Nearly three thousand people lost their lives in the attack and more than 4,500 others died from related diseases. This day completely changed our country and its impact can still be seen.
The US representative from Washington's 7th congressional district said we must also consider the harm caused to Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities following the attack. He said that the killings of Balbir Singh Sodhi, Waqar Hasan, and Adel Karas in the days after the attack made it clear how much hatred was being spread towards those people. He said racism has no place in this country and the discrimination and loss of freedom experienced today. Congressman Omar said September 11, 2001, was a devastating event in American history.
